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Panel Considers Consolidating CPAP Lawsuits
As of September 28, 2021, a total of 93 class actions had been filed against Continuous Positive Air Pressure (CPAP) maker Philips Respironics. The Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation announced it will hear motions to consolidate or coordinate pretrial proceedings for these lawsuits.
Philips Recalls V60 Plus Ventilators Equipped With High Flow Therapy
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued notice that Philips Respironics recalled its V60 Plus Ventilators Equipped with High Flow Therapy (software version 3.00 and 3.10) and all V60 ventilators that have been upgraded to enable High Flow Therapy with this software. The manufacturer distributed the affected devices between May 1, 2009, and June 2, 2021.
Philips CPAP Recall - Degradation of Foam Could Cause Cancer and Other Health Risks
Phillips Respironics has issued a voluntary recall of around 4 million CPAP and BiLevel PAP devices. According to the manufacturer’s notification, the company’s quality management system revealed these products pose serious health risks and potentially life-threatening injuries for users.
The first-generation DreamStation product family comprises the Philips medical devices most affected by the recall.